Jean's Heart Valve Journal

Gabi x posted a note for Jean that says: Jean, you are a pocket rocket! Well done! Are you still taking Coumadin? I have been on a newie called Xarelto take one a day and no need for INR tests! Keep up the wonderful progress.

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says: Jean,
Congratulations!! You are an excercise queen. How's having a crazy dog for your health?? Patty

Toro posted a note for Jean that says: Moo!!!!!

Moo moo mooo. Ma-moo moo moo.

Moo moo. Moo moo moo?


----Moooo

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says: Congratulations to both you and Elsie on your excellent recovery and good health.

Gabrielle Stinson posted a note for Jean that says: Jean, I feel your disappointment about the decision to keep you on the Warfrin. It is just one more thing to remember and to keep a check with the finger pricking. It sucks right? Hullo! I have been in AF for 4 freakin years! I plan to have a cardio version next week if my INR is at a therapeutic level. I will be so happy if they can zap me into Sinus. Thanks for the warning I may still be on the rat poison as well!

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says: Jean,
Hang in there. I know its a pain to be on coumadin but the alterntive isn't great either. Your new job is excercising and it sounds like it is going well. Keep smiling. Patty B

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says: I know how much you want to be off coumidin, which seems a logical wish to me. I understand the doctors being conservative about coming off the blood thinner; hopefully, with more tests they will feel confident enough to take you off the med.

Aubrey posted a note for Jean that says: Keep up the great work. I am only ten weeks out and already doing two weeks of international travel. Good luck getting rid of the blood thinner.

Deanne and John Steinmetz posted a note for Jean that says: Jean the updates are great. It is so good to read about your fantastic results and outcomes. You must feel like a new person, being able to do things you never could before.
We are so happy for you....Bill too
Deanne and John

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says: Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on your progress. Everything seems to be going as well or better than hoped for. Congratulations on getting back to good health. Love, Carol

Deanne DeMarco posted a note for Jean that says: Jean
Thanks for the update. I was just thinking about you and there was an update. Timing was great. I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well. Please continue to keep us informed.
Wishing you continued success
Deanne and John

Jim Jones posted a note for Jean that says: My goodness, Jean. You are doing wonderful! That is so good to hear. Best of success with the monitor. (BTW, glad you are a "gym rat". Me too!)
Best.

Jim Jones posted a note for Jean that says: Jean
That is all good news. You must be encouraged. Wishing you the best with a-fib issues. Let's hope they vanish.

Great job with the gym, BTW. That really does deliver a payback. All the best!

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says: Congratulations on your 6 month achievement. Good to hear that your progress is even better than you had anticipated. Keep up the great work out schedule. Love, Carol

Ernie A.S. posted a note for Jean that says: Glad you are doing well. Thanks for posting.

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says: How's the pooch?? Patty

Aubrey Jones posted a note for Jean that says: Hello Jean. I have had aortic murmur for 25 years and been pre-medicated at the dentist for all of those years. No big deal. Keep up the good work. I will be getting my bicuspid aortic valve replaced next Wed. Gonna have some work to do to get back to work but it will work out well. Just part of the journey.

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says: Jean,
It is always rewarding to hear from you-you athlete you!! That puppy is giving you a run for your money. You are my role model. But I's have to retire to get in all that you are doing!! Maybe someday we can start our own walking club or at least an ABMC retirees' walking club with no food attached!! Love Patty

Grace & Jon Huth posted a note for Jean that says: Hey Jean
So glad to hear that all has worked out so very well for you. Even your writing sounds healthy. Your great amount of effort has paid off. I'm sure you continue to look good too.
Enjoy the walks with your dog.
Hi to Bill

Mary Munns posted a note for Jean that says: Jean, so proud of you and so happy that everything has worked out so well with the surgery, rehab, and now on to the fitness center!! God is so good, and his healing power is awesome!!! Now you can join me on Tues and Thurs at noon for weight lifting class with Sue Heaton. She is real good with new people and will help you a lot and best of all, you can go at your own pace! God Bless you and Bill too!!

Heather Park posted a note for Jean that says: I have had to have antibiotics for dental work since my first surgery in 1987. I know there was some recent research into the matter, but my cardiologist and surgeon both were very explicit that the findings that antibiotics weren't required did not apply in my circumstances. As with the others who have responded I have 4 amoxocylin 1 hour before dental work (used to be 6, so grateful they have lowered the dosage)

I also wanted to thank you. You are the only person I know who has had the same two procedures as I had in March. I have a mechanical mitral valve and craomaze and everything is going so much better than I could ever have anticipated. The reason I chose a mechanical valve was mainly due to age. I have had two open heart surgeries and two repairs, so this should last me the rest of my natural life.

Thank you for your journal posts.

Michelle Wanke posted a note for Jean that says: Having my teeth cleaned for the first time since surgery in a few weeks. I was always required to take them pre-repair so I figure I still probably need to. Hope you are doing well.

Sandy Wummer posted a note for Jean that says: yes, back to antibiotics for teeth cleaning... i was told the same as your last posting 4 an hour prior. better safe than sorry

Deb Ziegler posted a note for Jean that says: Hi jean,

I went to CCF for my valve repairs, and they recommended I always take an antibiotic before going to the dentist. It's usually 4 amoxicillin one hour before my appointment.

Rebecca Schneider posted a note for Jean that says: hi Jean, Thank you so much for the encouragement. I know that verse really well. When my first husband of 30 yeas died, The Lord used that verse and some others to encouragement as I sold my house and moved to the big city for a new life. That was so scarey, but together We walked through it. Now I know He is walking through this with me. I did not know I had Mitral stenosis until April 30th. I have had echoes and CT's and stress tests for years but no one found it. Thankfully a new cardiologist did. He says its Rheumatic Heart disease.....no history of having it. Oh well. So I am now going down that road to surgery. I wish I could retire but not possible now. I have a an amazing team put together for my care. I trust them. But I was told a mechanical valve would be best because I am younger and may need replacement in about 10 years. He said if I was in my 70's I would probably get a tissue valve. I haven't thought it would be much of an issue to be on Coumadin daily......take lots of other meds anyways. We're you given a choice of valves?

Grace & Jon posted a note for Jean that says: Jean
Everything sounds good. You must be a very good patient. We have you in our thoughts. The continued positive progress is great. So happy for you and your family
Love
Grace & Jon

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says: Congratulations on a good check-up. Sounds like Elsie and you are doing just fine. We couldn't be more pleased and excited for you. Love, Carol

Mary Bremner posted a note for Jean that says: Wow, Jean, great news. You have done soooo well. Bravo. I am sure it isn't easy, but keep your determination strong and I am sure you'll be off those meds soon. Another scripture for you: Isaiah 40: 29-31.
Love, Mary

Michelle W. posted a note for Jean that says: Hi Jean,
So glad to hear your feeling better. Exercise is good for you. Keep up the good work.

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says: Congratulations on your ongoing spectacular recovery. Elsie and you make a great pair!!!

Cheryl murphy posted a note for Jean that says: Great job aunt jean. Keep up the hard work (and the fun with the new pup)!

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says: Adorable!! Both of you. Patty Bovis

deanne posted a note for Jean that says: Really a darling photo of your new puppy.
I sure he will be a wonderful new friend.
Deanne

Love, Carol posted a note for Jean that says: Teddy is adorable. Cocker spaniels are known to be very friendly. You, two, should have a great time together. Congratulations on the family addition.

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says: OH Wonderful!! Puppy's name??? Jean's new bud!! Congrats. Patty

Susan fisken posted a note for Jean that says: Jean,
I am so happy to hear about your new work out partner. Please post a picture of of the both of you. Glad you are doing so well.
Take care.
Susan Fisken

Sharon Knickerbocker posted a note for Jean that says: Jean, glad to hear you are doing so well. Know what you mean about the sneeze; I am still fearful of them and coughing. I played out in the dirt some this week myself. The temptation is to really "dig in", so I have to restrain myself. Nothing wrong with playing "the heart card"; we've earned that right! Finally tackled the basement stairs this morning. Doing container gardens on the picnic table this year. Planted beets and beans. Can't believe the beets haven't drowned yet with all the rain.

Grace posted a note for Jean that says: Sounds like you are doing wonderfully.
I bet not only you but the dogs are losing weight. Glad to hear that rehab has started. You can play that heart card whenever you feel it necessary.
Take care
Grace

Good luck today. Don't wear them out over there. May we know the 5 lber dog's name? Maybe he needs a stroller. Patty

Congratulations!! Sounds like you are doing spectacularly. You've maintained your walking, and it will be interesting what exercises, etc. they will give you in rehab. Keep your great spirit.

Love,
Carol

What is the puppies name?? This is great!! no groomer, bathing, unecessary barking in the middle of the night! Good Job, Jean. Patty B

Hey Jean
So glad to hear that you have found other places to walk besides the neighborhood.
Your progress sounds remarkable. So good to see you last week, you look wonderful.
Continue to take care
Grace

A mile a day! Awesome. Keep it going. -- DVB

hey Jean try an ice pack on your neck. Works wonders. Keep up the great work with the walking.

I am jealous of walking outside right now. It's gorgeous!! So R U!!!! Patty B

so happy for all the good walking news! Tom and MJ

Jean, way to go with the walking! Just think, you have been training for this from your MANY years @ ABMC. Now you can sign up for the summer walking program there. 8) XO, Miss Kathy

Hi Jean, You are doing awesome!!! Keep up the good work. So proud of you, my friend.

Jean
So glad to hear that you continue to do well.
It really sounds like you are getting your strength back and healing nicely.

Hope you and Elsie have a very long relationship .
Deanne

Hi Jean,

Great to hear you are ready to graduate from Heart Valve Journals!

:)

Sad to see you go. But, thrilled to hear you are doing so well.

Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick